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A53 FRU

1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,840 mi
Last recorded34,840 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown8,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 FRU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,840 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,090 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 27,607 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 1,316 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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A53 FRU is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 8,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A53 FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A53 FRU registered?

A53 FRU is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is A53 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A53 FRU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A53 FRU have outstanding finance?

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